GILROY – Gordon Charles

Gordon Gilroy, devoted husband of Elfie Gilroy of Calgary, passed away on November 7, 2009 at the age of 76 years.

Gordon was born in Edmonton, on February 11, 1933. He worked for the Royal Bank for 37 years and retired in 1989. He spent his remaining years doing what he loved most, spending time with family, golfing and travel.

Gordon is survived by his loving wife, Elfie; daughter, Coralee (Michael) McDermott and their children Brendan and Christopher of San Francisco; son, Brian (Annette) Gilroy and their daughter Kelli of Calgary. He is also survived by his sisters and extended family members. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Ruth Gilroy.

A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044), on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. A private family graveside service to follow at Edenbrook Memorial Gardens. You may forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers memorial tributes may be made directly to Carewest Signal Point , 6363 Simcoe Road S.W., Calgary, AB T3H 4M3 (403-240-7950). Special thanks to the staff and caregivers at Signal Point Carewest, (House 2) for their love , care and special attention given to Gordon and our family, during his stay over the past two years.

Dearest Elfie:
Elfie, you and I worked in the same office at the FHH. I was Lorraine Melchoir’s secretary and you were Doug McMillan’s. I am expressing my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your dearly beloved husband. I am now living in Okotoks since July of 2008 and like it very well. We wanted to be closer to our kids and living in Lethbridge was too far away in case something needed immediate attention. My prayers are with you during this very difficult and sad time one has to face in their lifetime. I hope that God will help you in your turmoil and give you strength to carry on in life. Elfie, my phone number is 4039952410. It would be nice to hear your voice after so many years. Do take good care of yourself Elfie and may God Bless You,
Sincerely,
Donna Marie Dys

Dear Effie,
I am thinking of you and your family at this time of loss.
It was a privilege to have met you both and to witness the love and devotion you had for one another during this difficult journey of Gordon’s illness.
It is my sincerest hope that he passed peacefully and that the comfort of family was only an arm’s reach away for you.
May God continue to grant you strength and courage, and a lightness of heart.
It is a time of endings and beginnings.
Take care of yourself Effie.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather Weir (Bethany Social Worker)

Elfie,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. All your friends in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences are praying for you and thinking about your loss. You faced the last few years with courage and devotion. May Gordon rest in peace. Talk to you soon.
Danielle Sikander

Dear Elfie and Family.
Our sincere sympathy on the death of Gordon. He was a kind and gentle man.
Regrettable that his last few years were so painful and diffucult, for him and for the family.
May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Barbara and Jose.